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BHFC - Rini vs. Bergele PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhula has chosen Metallica - Seek and Destroy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sisu Karhula!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang wants to clinch up but Karhula keeps it at a distance.
Karhula has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karhula is trying to trip Mustang. He has hold of a leg but Mustang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karhula persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Karhula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mustang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karhula wants to control from the top but Mustang keeps moving.
Mustang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang pushes a forearm under Karhula's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Karhula is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Mustang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Tuomio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying cena's choice of entrance music: you cant see me . john cena has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Tuomio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, john cena!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cena keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuomio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but cena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuomio is looking to clinch but cena is avoiding it.
Tuomio is looking to clinch but cena is avoiding it.
Tuomio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuomio trying to land knees to the body.
Tuomio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tuomio stalling in the clinch but cena improves position.
cena takes a knee to the side of the body.
cena stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tuomio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
cena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuomio walks away with a smile on his face. cena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuomio wants to clinch
and cena holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
cena is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
cena managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
cena tries to pull guard but Tuomio holds him up against the cage and eventually cena drops back down to his feet.
Tuomio lands a good knee to the midsection. cena won't want to take too many of those.
cena is trying to force a seperation but Tuomio has the dominant position.
Tuomio misses with a knee to the head.
Tuomio throws a knee to the head but misses.
cena wants to break free but Tuomio has control.
cena is trying to force a seperation but Tuomio has the dominant position.
cena blocks the elbow strike.
Tuomio misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
cena takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
cena can't break the clinch.
Tuomio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuomio is breathing heavily.
Come on cena - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
cena wants to break the clinch but can't.
cena wants to break free but Tuomio has control.
cena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuomio keeps control of cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
cena is stalling here.
Tuomio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
cena blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
cena breaks from the clinch.
Tuomio looks to clinch
and cena counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by cena.
cena decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tuomio, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio moves to clinch but cena breaks away
and cena counters with a single leg into guard. Tuomio didn't expect that.
Tuomio wriggles free and stands up.
cena throws a sloppy head kick and Tuomio moves out of range easily.
cena feints and as Tuomio raises his hands in defense, cena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuomio is working an open guard so cena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cena misses with a low kick.
cena rushes Tuomio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
cena is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
cena wants to break free but Tuomio has control.
Tuomio is pushing cena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cena wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuomio won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john cena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
cena lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tuomio gets tackled into the cage by cena. cena maintains the clinch.
cena fails to pull guard.
cena working hard to break the clinch.
cena stalling.
cena ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. cena no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuomio is one step ahead there.
Tuomio trying to control but cena is working from the bottom.
cena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
cena wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Heikki Tuomio.
cena's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and cena duly obliges.
cena has Tuomio up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuomio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but cena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuomio missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as cena takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuomio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from cena.
cena wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuomio tries to clinch
so cena counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
cena gets to his feet. Tuomio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tuomio avoids the head kick by cena.
cena looks to land a body kick but Tuomio moved away.
Heikki Tuomio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
cena shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. cena showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
cena stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio moves to clinch but cena breaks away
and cena counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by cena.
Tuomio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. cena is defending well for now.
Tuomio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuomio misses with a knee strike.
cena has Tuomio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. cena pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tuomio tumbling to the mat - cena dives into Tuomio's guard.
cena decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tuomio, up you get!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tuomio checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio moves to clinch but cena breaks away
and cena counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuomio!
cena controlling his opponent.
cena landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tuomio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tuomio tries to sprawl but cena drives through with a takedown into half guard.
cena stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
cena goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
cena pushes Tuomio up against the cage in a clinch.
cena leaning his opponent against the cage.
cena tries to circle away but Tuomio has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuomio taking a breather.
cena wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomio tries a knee to the head but cena blocks it.
cena working hard to break the clinch.
cena managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
Tuomio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuomio has cena pressed against the cage, preventing cena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on cena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
cena tries to circle away but Tuomio has him pinned against the cage.
cena blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuomio throws an elbow but it misses.
cena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heikki Tuomio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cena gets the takedown into side control.
cena decides to stand back up.
cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
cena stands up and waves to Tuomio to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio tries to clinch up
and cena counters with a one-two to the body.
cena throws a chopping leg kick but Tuomio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
cena clinches up with Tuomio and pushes him back against the cage.
cena avoiding damage as Tuomio throws knees to the body.
Tuomio looking to stall.
cena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
cena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
cena drags the fight down to the ground.
cena kicks Tuomio off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cena throws a body kick that misses.
cena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tuomio sprawls well initially but cena persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tuomio has one foot on cena's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tuomio looks to clinch
and cena counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
cena not doing much here.
Let's hope that cena has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio is trying to stand up here but cena is controlling him well.
Well, if cena is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
john cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well cena has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john cena!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoshi Manza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manza moves into the clinch successfully.
Hurley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurley has him pressed against the cage.
Manza manages to break the clinch.
Manza forces Hurley back against the cage and clinches.
Manza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manza circles away quickly and effectively.
Manza rushes Hurley and presses him up against the cage.
Manza is trying to force a seperation but Hurley has the dominant position.
Manza keeps control of Hurley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza shoots in for a double leg but Hurley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manza drives through and clinches with Hurley against the cage.
Manza is looking to break free of the clinch but Hurley has double underhooks.
Manza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manza keeps control of Hurley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manza with a knee to the head.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza gets a clinch.
Manza landing knees to the body.
Manza manages to break the clinch.
Hurley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manza circles away quickly and effectively.
Manza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurley, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manza scores with a knee to the head.
Manza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manza stalls.
Manza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurley darts in trying to clinch
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manza lands a knee to the head.
Manza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Manza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Manza.
Manza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Manza.
Manza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley tries to clinch up
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manza misses with a knee strike.
Hurley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurley is trying to break free.
Hurley tries to break the clinch but Manza is controlling the position.
Hurley wants to break free but Manza has control.
Manza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurley is trying to force a seperation but Manza has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Hurley fails to land.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley tries to clinch but Manza moves away
and Manza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manza is trying to control. Hurley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hurley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Manza seems content to control.
Hurley is looking to escape.
Manza gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hurley tries to sprawl but Manza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurley keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manza is looking to take a break and control but Hurley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley is trying to stand up here but Manza is controlling him well.
Manza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manza wants to control but Hurley is keeping him busy.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshi Manza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Manza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Manza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hurley throws a body kick the misses
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Manza stalling.
Manza breaks from the clinch.
Manza darts in and clinches Hurley up against the cage.
Manza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hurley up against the cage.
Manza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manza controlling the action here.
Manza works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manza trying to control but Hurley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manza content just to control the position here.
Manza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manza has control of Hurley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hurley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manza wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manza controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hurley is surviving well by controlling Manza's body position as best he can.
Manza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hurley is on top in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hurley wants to stand but Manza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Manza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurley's guard.
Hurley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manza drops back looking for a leg! Hurley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurley manages to kick Manza off! Manza jumps back into Hurley's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Manza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Manza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manza effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Manza for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Manza has had enough of the clinch but Hurley keeps him there for the moment.
Manza connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manza stalls.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshi Manza.
Hurley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manza has gone for a leg lock! Hurley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manza's guard.
Hurley wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Manza's closed guard. He's half up but Manza has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Manza pivots and extends the arm, Hurley falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Manza! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Manza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Bo king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai Bo king has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thai Bo king!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo king throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Bo king fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bo king gets caught flat footed, as Couture shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Couture makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Couture pushes down on Bo king's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bo king is trying to escape back to his feet but Couture uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Couture is working Bo king over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bo king tries to improve position but can't.
Bo king is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture decides to stand back up. Couture steps back and let's Bo king get back to his feet.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Bo king wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Couture closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bo king quickly recovers to half guard.
Bo king really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bo king to get to his feet.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Bo king is looking to clinch.
Bo king wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Bo king tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture cracks Bo king with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo king wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Couture looks up at the clock and then as Bo king takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Couture smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture decides to stand back up.
Bo king tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bo king lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bo king tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Bo king moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Bo king tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bo king tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo king lands a nice looking kick to the body. Couture takes a step back to recover.
Couture throws a head kick that misses
and Bo king counters with a nice body kick.
Bo king wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Bo king with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bo king takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thai Bo king seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bo king looks gassed!
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Bo king's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bo king defend it? Couture steps over the head and cranks it - Bo king is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Couture!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Westling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Trang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Westling has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Westling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Trang!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trang with a jab.
Trang scores with a jab to the body.
Trang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Westling, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Trang.
A right handed body shot lands from Trang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trang lands a body punch.
Westling is breathing heavily.
Trang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trang stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Trang.
Trang is leaning against Westling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trang cracks Westling with a nice body shot.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trang lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Trang.
A body shot lands from Trang.
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westlings head.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Trang.
Trang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Trang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trang lands an uppercut.
Trang has Westling pushed against the cage.
Trang works on Westling's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trang lands with a right to the head.
Westling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trang works on Westling's body with a couple of short punches.
Trang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westling backwards.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang lands with a right to the head.
Trang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Westling up against the cage.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Trang.
Good body shot from Trang.
Trang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trang lands a left hand.
Trang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trang digs a right hand into Westling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westling's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Trang.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Trang - that landed with a thud.
Trang lands a shot to the body.
Trang lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Trang.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang digs a right hand into Westling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westling's gas tank.
Trang lands a hook that snaps the head of Westling backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Trang.
A short body shot lands from Trang as the two fighters clinch.
Trang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trang works on Westling's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Trang.
Trang lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trang.
A body shot lands from Trang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Trang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Trang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Westling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ricky Westling has been cut.
Trang scores with a jab to the head.
Trang moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westling shoots in but no luck this time.
Trang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Westling falls backwards - clearly groggy! Trang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Trang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goliath The Cyclops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken comes into the arena with Battle Without Honor Or Humanity blaring out of the sound system. Goliath The Cyclops will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goliath The Cyclops!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like The Kraken has been cut.
The Cyclops will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Cyclops lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Cyclops misses with the combination.
The Cyclops misses with a body shot.
Kraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Cyclops.
Kraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraken darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Cyclops is trying to stand up here but Kraken is controlling him well.
The Cyclops looks gassed!
Kraken slips a nice elbow through The Cyclops's hands, connecting with The Cyclops's forehead.
The Cyclops wants to get back to his feet.
Kraken is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! The Cyclops is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Kraken!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga tries to clinch but Lohineva is having none of it.
Lohineva shoots in for a takedown but Ganga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ganga has closed the distance and engaged Lohineva in a clinch.
Lohineva is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
Lohineva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganga smiles and moves away.
Lohineva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ganga swivels and escapes.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuume Lohineva.
Ganga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lohineva back to the cage. Ganga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kuume Lohineva has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lohineva.
Lohineva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lohineva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lohineva.
Lohineva swats away the attempt to clinch by Ganga.
Lohineva fails with a takedown attempt.
Lohineva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lohineva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ganga tries to avoid it but Lohineva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ganga to the ground. Ganga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lohineva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohineva shoots in for a double leg but Ganga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ganga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lohineva, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ganga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lohineva backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lohineva gets tackled into the cage by Ganga. Ganga maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga avoiding damage.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lohineva or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga closes the distance and pushes Lohineva back into the cage.
A short left from Ganga.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Lohineva's ribcage. Lohineva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga gets a clinch.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga lands a body shot.
Ganga gets through Lohineva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Lohineva's ribcage. Lohineva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.
Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganga moves into the clinch.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ganga works on Lohineva's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganga is leaning against Lohineva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lohineva or not.
Ganga has Lohineva pressed against the cage.
Ganga lands with a right to the head.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga drives through and clinches with Lohineva against the cage.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Sunil Ganga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganga has closed the distance and engaged Lohineva in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga cracks Lohineva with a nice body shot.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ganga lands a left hand.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Ganga scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Ganga stalling.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga is pushing Lohineva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sunil Ganga.
Ganga clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lohineva has Ganga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga has Lohineva up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga clinches with his opponent.
Ganga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lohineva jumps guard but Ganga stands there with Lohineva around his waist. Lohineva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuume Lohineva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ganga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lohineva.
Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lohineva or not.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga cracks Lohineva with a nice body shot.
Ganga slows down the pace here.
Ganga lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lohineva is breathing heavily.
Ganga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lohineva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ganga swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lohineva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuume Lohineva.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Lohineva tries to pull guard but Ganga won't allow it.
Ganga slowing the pace effectively.
Ganga breaks the clinch.
Kuume Lohineva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga is working Lohineva over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Ganga.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga is working Lohineva over against the cage.
Ganga is leaning against Lohineva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga cracks Lohineva with a nice body shot.
Ganga presses Lohineva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganga lands an uppercut.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohineva can do to turn this around?
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Lohineva tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lohineva backwards.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
Ganga gets through Lohineva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ganga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lohineva tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lohineva tries to pull guard but Ganga won't allow it.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuume Lohineva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ganga clinches with his opponent.
Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganga has managed to clinch.
Ganga gets through Lohineva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ganga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ganga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Lohineva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganga doesn't manage to clinch there - Lohineva circles away.
Ganga works over Lohineva's head and body with a nice combination.
Ganga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lohineva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lohineva dives in and grabs Ganga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes down on Lohineva's head and hops out.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuume Lohineva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga clinches up with Lohineva and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Lohineva tries to pull guard but Ganga won't allow it.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Ganga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Stalling in the clinch from Ganga.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ganga pushes Lohineva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lohineva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Ganga.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohineva fails to pull guard.
Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganga closes the distance and clinches.
Ganga is stalling here.
Ganga digs a right hand into Lohineva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lohineva's gas tank.
Lohineva jumps guard but Ganga stands there with Lohineva around his waist. Lohineva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ganga.
Ganga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lohineva or not.
Kuume Lohineva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohineva tries to stall but Ganga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga moves into the clinch.
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Lohineva pushes him off.
Kuume Lohineva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lohineva fails with a takedown attempt.
Ganga moves into the clinch successfully.
Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lohineva fails to pull guard.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lohineva backwards.
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lohineva fails with a takedown attempt.
Ganga scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga takes the fight into the clinch.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Lohineva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lohineva backwards.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Lohineva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ganga walks away with a smile on his face. Lohineva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganga moves into the clinch.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lohineva.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lohineva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Bergele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko Bergele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
265 lbs
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282 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Bergele!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bergele.
Rini gets caught flat footed, as Bergele shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rini is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergele working for a triangle but Rini defends it easily.
Bergele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rini wants to stand but Bergele is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rini trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini stopping the sweep attempt from Bergele.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uki Rini wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bergele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bergele staying out of range there.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Bergele misses
and Rini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bergele throws a body punch but Rini moves out of range.
Bergele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Bergele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergele looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rini wants to get back to his feet but Bergele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bergele wants to control from the top but Rini keeps moving.
Rini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergele trying to control but Rini is working from the bottom.
Rini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergele tries to free his leg and advance position but Rini is retaining full guard.
Bergele wants to control from the top but Rini keeps moving.
Rini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rini wants to stand up but Bergele is controlling him.
Rini is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bergele dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini dodges the ground and pound from Bergele.
Bergele scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rini to see if he's OK.
Bergele throws a strike aimed at the side of Rini's head but Rini avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Bergele lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rini is not content to let Bergele control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Bergele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rini moves out of range as Bergele strikes.
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bergele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergele.
Rini leaves Bergele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergele motions for Rini to come forward. Bergele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rini misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rini is looking to wear down Bergele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rini scores with a shot to the body.
Bergele is breathing heavily.
Bergele dives in and grabs Rini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rini pushes down on Bergele's head and hops out.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Bergele.
Rini cracks Bergele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rini lands a jab to Bergele's midsection.
Rini connects with a body shot that sends Bergele's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bergele back to the cage. Rini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rini thuds a left hand into Bergele's body.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rini finds it's way round the side to connect with Bergele's head.
Rini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rini.
Rini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergele missing with a left hand there. Rini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergele shoots for a double leg takedown but Rini sprawls well. He's pushed Bergele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jarkko Bergele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rini jabs at Bergele's body.
Rini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rini jabs Bergele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini scores with a jab to the body.
Bergele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rini.
Jarkko Bergele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergele.
Bergele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergele throws a looping overhand right but Rini ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergele.
Bergele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rini jabs at Bergele's body.
Uki Rini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rini thows a body shot but no joy.
Rini lands the left hand.
Rini throws a series of punches but Bergele avoids them all with ease.
Bergele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergele.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uki Rini is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rini finds it's way round the side to connect with Bergele's head.
Bergele misses with a jab to the body
and Rini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bergele thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Rini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bergele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Rini. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uki Rini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bergele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bergele dives in and grabs Rini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rini pushes down on Bergele's head and hops out.
Rini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergele.
Rini tests Bergele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini with a nice cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rini!
Rini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergele at a distance.
Bergele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rini throws a body punch but Bergele moves out of range.
Rini lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergele moves away.
Rini scores with a nice head shot.
Rini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Rini.
Rini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergele at a distance.
Rini lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergele looks to throw the jab but Rini is out of range.
Bergele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bergele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bergele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rini.
Rini lands a jab to the head.
Bergele misses with a body punch
and Rini counters with a series of strikes. Bergele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bergele is rocked!
Rini throws a pinpoint strike between Bergele's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bergele crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rini scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian SnedeKKer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer misses with a series of wild punches.
SnedeKKer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krenshaw shoots in looking for a takedown. SnedeKKer tries to sprawl out of it but Krenshaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SnedeKKer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SnedeKKer throws out a loose jab but Krenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
SnedeKKer misses with a jab, cross combination.
SnedeKKer misses with an uppercut. Krenshaw saw that one coming.
SnedeKKer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SnedeKKer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenshaw moves out of range as SnedeKKer strikes.
Krenshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vay Krenshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SnedeKKer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenshaw connects with a jab.
SnedeKKer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krenshaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krenshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw looks for a takedown but SnedeKKer sprawls well.
SnedeKKer throws a series of punches but Krenshaw avoids them all with ease.
Krenshaw fails with the takedown.
SnedeKKer missing with a left hand there. Krenshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krenshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SnedeKKer is fending him off so far but Krenshaw persists. Nope, SnedeKKer circles away and we're back to standing.
SnedeKKer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
SnedeKKer throws a lazy right hand but Krenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SnedeKKer throws out the jab.
A combination from SnedeKKer does no damage.
SnedeKKer is looking to score with low kicks.
SnedeKKer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krenshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Sebastian SnedeKKer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - SnedeKKer circles away.
SnedeKKer scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vay Krenshaw has been cut.
SnedeKKer is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from SnedeKKer. No joy for Krenshaw on that attempt.
SnedeKKer scores with a punch to the head.
Krenshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SnedeKKer's waist but SnedeKKer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krenshaw off to one side.
SnedeKKer just misses with a punch to the body.
SnedeKKer throws a lazy right hand but Krenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenshaw moves out of range of the body kick from SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer throws a one two combo.
Krenshaw is rocked!
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SnedeKKer but SnedeKKer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krenshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can SnedeKKer finish him?
Krenshaw tries to clinch but SnedeKKer is having none of it.
Krenshaw seems to have recovered his senses.
SnedeKKer misses with a wild combination.
Krenshaw has a takedown stuffed.
Krenshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krenshaw somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer lands a left and a right that send Krenshaw crashing to the mat, dazed. SnedeKKer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Krenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - SnedeKKer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SnedeKKer but SnedeKKer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SnedeKKer misses with a series of wild punches.
Sebastian SnedeKKer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenshaw walks into a straight right hand from SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from SnedeKKer finds it's way through Krenshaw's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer tests Krenshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SnedeKKer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SnedeKKer.
Krenshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but SnedeKKer circles away.
SnedeKKer throws out a loose jab but Krenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
SnedeKKer works Krenshaw's body with a nice hook.
Krenshaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krenshaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
SnedeKKer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krenshaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SnedeKKer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
SnedeKKer just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian SnedeKKer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vay Krenshaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
SnedeKKer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SnedeKKer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krenshaw moves away.
Krenshaw slips a jab from SnedeKKer.
Krenshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sebastian SnedeKKer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SnedeKKer clobbers Krenshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from SnedeKKer misses.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown but SnedeKKer shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krenshaw is defended easily by SnedeKKer.
Krenshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SnedeKKer avoids it really well and circles away.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vay Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer misses with a few strikes there.
Krenshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Vay Krenshaw's cut even more.
A combination from SnedeKKer does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krenshaw moves in looking to clinch but SnedeKKer pushes him off.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up but SnedeKKer circles away and keeps his distance.
Krenshaw tries for a takedown but SnedeKKer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SnedeKKer stuffs the takedown attempt from Krenshaw. Krenshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Krenshaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krenshaw misses with a takedown attempt - SnedeKKer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SnedeKKer lands a jab.
No joy there for SnedeKKer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krenshaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but SnedeKKer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer thows a body shot but no joy.
SnedeKKer wants to land a leg kick but Krenshaw is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer misses with a body punch
and Krenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
SnedeKKer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw defending well as SnedeKKer loads up on a big left hand.
Krenshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. SnedeKKer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
SnedeKKer cracks Krenshaw with an open hand slap.
SnedeKKer missing with a left hand there. Krenshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krenshaw ducks under a wild hook from SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krenshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krenshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krenshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SnedeKKer's waist but SnedeKKer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krenshaw off to one side.
SnedeKKer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krenshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from SnedeKKer. No joy for Krenshaw on that attempt.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SnedeKKer but SnedeKKer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sebastian SnedeKKer is winning the standup battle so far.
Krenshaw shoots in but SnedeKKer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krenshaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krenshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SnedeKKer is on top in guard.
SnedeKKer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krenshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
SnedeKKer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krenshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SnedeKKer catches Krenshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer misses with a combination
and SnedeKKer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SnedeKKer throws a big shot that misses.
SnedeKKer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer misses with a straight right.
Krenshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
SnedeKKer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krenshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krenshaw somewhat.
SnedeKKer tries to bum rush Krenshaw with a series of wild strikes but Krenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenshaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SnedeKKer looks to land a combination. Krenshaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krenshaw somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian SnedeKKer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vay Krenshaw's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krenshaw slips a jab and a cross from SnedeKKer.
Krenshaw with a jab.
SnedeKKer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SnedeKKer.
Nice takedown defense from SnedeKKer. No joy for Krenshaw on that attempt.
SnedeKKer misses with a double jab
and Krenshaw counters with a takedown into side control.
SnedeKKer manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SnedeKKer is looking for a sweep. Krenshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenshaw passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer tries to reverse the position but Krenshaw maintains control.
Krenshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SnedeKKer is looking to escape.
Krenshaw unloads with some shots from mount but SnedeKKer bucks and avoids them well.
SnedeKKer tries to lock up and control but Krenshaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
SnedeKKer is desperately trying to improve his position but Krenshaw has a good base and remains in mount.
SnedeKKer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Krenshaw wants to finish this one by submission but SnedeKKer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krenshaw is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but SnedeKKer is surviving well by controlling Krenshaw's body position as best he can.
SnedeKKer is wriggling around trying to escape.
SnedeKKer is working hard here to advance position.
Krenshaw sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Krenshaw working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. SnedeKKer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Krenshaw! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vay Krenshaw!
Vay Krenshaw is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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